Kohtla-Järve city is participating as the lead partner in the project "Climate change adaptation activities in Kohtla-Järve city" (Project no. 2014-2021.1.06.22-0103).
The total cost of the project is 360,350.00 euros, with Kohtla-Järve City Government's own financing of 54,052.50 euros.
A grant of 306,297.50 euros will be provided from the European Economic Area (EEA) Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 program "Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change."
The eligible period for the project is from January 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024.
The project aims to implement climate change adaptation and mitigation activities in Kohtla-Järve city through a green transformation of the urban environment and the introduction of renewable energy sources.
The project includes four main activities:
- The first major objective of the project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project involves a total of 9 kindergartens and the city government building. Thanks to the implemented climate change mitigation activities, a 150 kW solar panel park will be created in the city, which generates approximately 10*15kW, allowing for a significant reduction in electricity consumption and CO2 emissions.
- The second objective of the project is the establishment of community gardens on land owned by the local government for environmental and climate education purposes. As part of the project, mini-community gardens will be installed in the territories of 14 kindergartens in Kohtla-Järve city, so that children can try gardening from an early age and be closer to nature.
- The third and very important objective is the green turn of Kohtla-Järve. The goal is to plant hedge plants in the urban space near schools and kindergartens instead of old fences. As a result of the project, urban biodiversity will increase, more nature-based solutions will be used, people's well-being will improve, and air pollution will decrease.
- The fourth part of the project is to increase biodiversity in the neighborhoods of Kohtla-Järve. The project plans to plant at least 300 trees in the urban space. As part of the project, a landscaping project will be commissioned to make the area greener. The landscaping project covers areas of the urban space where it would be more reasonable to add greenery. Then at least 300 trees can be planted based on the landscaping project. This activity will improve the air and urban landscape, improve people's quality of life and health, and reduce air pollution and CO2 emissions in Kohtla-Järve city.
